Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that is highly contagious, and is also referred to as the clap. The clap was coined in reference to a treatment used earlier to clear a blockage caused by gonorrhea pus, and is present in the urethra. In this treatment, the penis is “clapped” simultaneously on both sides, […] Read more »

Herpes is not an unusual illness that affects the genital and/or oral regions in men. This is a kind of disease that is often sexually transmitted. However, according to the American Social Health Association, its condition could usually go unrecognized and undiagnosed. So what are the early signs of herpes in men ? The signs […] Read more »

Genital herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. There are two types of genital herpes each caused by two different viruses, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). And the more common of the two types of herpes is herpes 2, caused by the HSV-2. Herpes […] Read more »

Teenagers run the highest risk of contracting STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) and STIs (sexually transmitted infections) compared to other age groups. This is largely do to the fact that teens are often uneducated about the dangers of unprotected sex as well they generally have multiple sex partners. There’s also a stigma that surrounds sexually transmitted […] Read more »